Vice President, Corporate Accounting

Crescent Hotels & Resorts; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Crescent Hotels & Resorts is seeking a seasoned Vice President of Corporate Accounting to lead our corporate accounting function and ensure accurate, timely financial reporting. You will oversee monthly close, general ledger, reconciliations, AR, cash and rebill activities, and audits while partnering with Finance leadership and hotel teams.

The role emphasizes building a high-performing team, strengthening controls, and driving system improvements, including automation initiatives with Dynamics

Qualifications

• Significant progressive accounting experience, including leading an accounting function or team.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, general ledger accounting, financial reporting, balance sheet reconciliations, and internal controls.
• Demonstrated experience managing the monthly close and supporting external audits.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Corporate Accounting function, establishing clear priorities, deadlines, performance expectations, and operating standards.
• Oversee the monthly close process, including journal entries, general ledger review, balance sheet reconciliations, and related financial reporting.
• Provide leadership across accounts receivable, billing, collections, cash application, and corporate and hotel rebill activities.
• Maintain effective internal controls, accounting documentation, and review processes that support accurate reporting and audit readiness.
• Coordinate accounting support for external audits and other financial information requests.
• Partner with Hotel Accounting, Payroll, Risk Management, Operations, and other departments to resolve accounting and reporting matters.
• Lead improvements to accounting systems and automation initiatives (Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central).
• Identify opportunities to improve data accuracy, strengthen controls, streamline processes, and reduce manual work.
• Recruit, coach, develop, and retain a high-performing Corporate Accounting team.

Skills

Leadership

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Analytical skills

Communication

Internal controls

Monthly close

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

Excel

Job description

Description

Lead with precision. Build stronger processes. Develop a high-performing team.

We are seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Vice President of Corporate Accounting to lead our Corporate Accounting function. This highly visible leadership role is responsible for ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timely completion of the company’s accounting and financial reporting processes.

The Vice President will oversee the monthly close, general ledger, balance sheet reconciliations, accounts receivable, corporate cash and treasury activities, hotel rebills, and audit support. This leader will also serve as a trusted partner to Finance leadership, Hotel Accounting, Operations, and other corporate departments, helping resolve complex accounting matters and improve the way financial information is delivered across the organization.

This is an excellent opportunity for an accomplished accounting leader who combines strong technical expertise with a passion for developing teams, strengthening controls, improving systems, and reducing manual work.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the Corporate Accounting function, establishing clear priorities, deadlines, performance expectations, and operating standards.
• Oversee the monthly close process, including journal entries, general ledger review, balance sheet reconciliations, and related financial reporting.
• Provide leadership across accounts receivable, billing, collections, cash application, and corporate and hotel rebill activities.
• Maintain effective internal controls, accounting documentation, and review processes that support accurate reporting and audit readiness.
• Evaluate significant or unusual accounting matters and present clear, well-supported recommendations to Finance leadership.
• Coordinate accounting support for external audits and other financial information requests.
• Partner with Hotel Accounting, Payroll, Risk Management, Operations, and other departments to resolve accounting and reporting matters.
• Lead improvements to accounting systems, reporting, and workflows, including Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and related automation initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to improve data accuracy, strengthen controls, streamline processes, and reduce manual work.
• Recruit, coach, develop, and retain a high-performing Corporate Accounting team through cross-training, delegation, accountability, and clear expectations.
• Serve as a key accounting resource and strategic partner to Finance leadership and cross-functional business partners.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Significant progressive accounting experience, including experience leading an accounting function or team.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, general ledger accounting, financial reporting, balance sheet reconciliations, accounts receivable, and internal controls.
• Demonstrated experience managing the monthly close and supporting external audits.
• Proven ability to lead, develop, and hold accounting teams accountable.
• Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience working with enterprise financial systems.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is preferred.
• Hospitality, multi-entity, or centralized accounting experience is preferred.

The Leadership Style That Will Succeed

The ideal candidate is a confident, collaborative leader who sets high standards for accuracy, accountability, and execution. You bring sound judgment, integrity, and professionalism to your work, communicate clearly across all levels of the organization, and approach challenges with a continuous-improvement and technology-focused mindset.

Why Join Us

In this role, you will have the opportunity to shape the Corporate Accounting function, develop accounting talent, influence critical financial processes, and advance meaningful system and automation initiatives across a growing organization.

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Source: Crescent Hotels & Resorts